Guide:
The twenty-third day of the third month of the lunar calendar is a special day, and it is also known as the "Holy Day". This day comes from a belief of folk people, you must know that there are many kinds of beliefs, in the southern Fujian region, people believe in Mazu, she is the god worshiped by many people, and March twenty-three, it happens to be the birthday of Mazu.
Who is Mazu?
According to the local elders, Mazu's original name was Lin Mo, also known as "Heavenly Concubine" and "Queen of Heaven", commonly known as "Sea God Niangniang", and is the legendary goddess in charge of sea shipping. She was born in Putian, Fujian Province on March 23, 960 A.D., and died on the ninth day of September 987 A.D. while rescuing fishermen.
After that, whenever someone is in distress, there will be a person dressed in red to fly to help, it is said that this is Lin Mo, later, the sea ship gradually became popular to worship the statue of Mazu God, in order to pray for a safe and smooth voyage, this story has also been handed down, even now, the worship of Mazu is still widely spread.
What day is March 23rd?
It is the first day of the first year of the month of Wuchen, and it is also the birthday of Mazu, and there are all kinds of sayings among the people on this day, and the most mentioned is "Twenty-three do not do, and it is easy to cause trouble if you do it", so which three do not do it?
Mazu's birthday is a belief of the people, in such a day, people hope to get its blessing, can be smooth, go to sea to fish, can return with a full load, the days will be more and more prosperous, especially every time you go to sea, you can be safe and sound, there is no disaster.
Therefore, in the final analysis, the 23rd day of March is also a day of blessing, and what exactly does the "three don'ts" mentioned above refer to?
"If you don't do it, it's easy to get into trouble if you do it", which 3 don't do it?
Judging from this sentence, it is to remind us that on Mazu's birthday, we should pay attention to some taboos, so that it can go smoothly, otherwise, it is easy to cause disasters, of course, these are some superstitious, but it is a beautiful expectation in people's hearts.
1. Do not seek partial wealth and non-sharing blessings
On this day, people will sacrifice to Mazu, most of the people will express some expectations in their hearts, or wishes, hoping to be blessed by Mazu, many people will choose to ask for wealth, or to seek blessings, but when it is necessary to pay attention, in the face of the gods of faith, can not be too greedy, partial wealth and non-sharing of blessings, this is not the right way.
2. Go out to sea for fishing
For a few days before and after March 23, they dare not go into the sea to fish or fish, which is a consensus of local fishermen. It is recorded in the "Manifestation of Mazu": "There are many gods and monsters in the East China Sea, and fishing boats are often drowned." The queen of heaven said: "This must be a ghost." Then he ordered the boat to gallop to the middle of the sea. At that time, the wind and the sun were quiet, and I saw the collection of the aquarium, the brocade scales and colorful armor, jumping and spitting foam.
Nowadays, every year on Mazu's birthday, a ban on fishing will be implemented, otherwise, Mazu, who is easy to offend, will be difficult to smooth in the days to come.
3. Don't wear red or don't wear red
According to folklore, Mazu liked to wear red clothes during her lifetime, so the local women regarded it as sacred and imitated it. But Mazu is a god who can wear all red, and the world is a layman, so only a piece of red is taken. In order to show respect for Mazu, but also to keep peace. If you don't wear red, or if you don't wear red, people think that you won't be blessed by it, and it will be difficult to keep it safe.
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These traditions originate from a folk belief, in the eyes of many people, it is actually superstition, but the hidden culture behind it, is still worth learning, knowing gratitude, and learning to be grateful, and now we also need to learn these most basic life principles, good virtues need to be passed on.
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